SUV (Overall Quality)

Overview

What's New for 2013:

Premium subcompact crossover SUV

Turbocharged 4- or 6-cylinder engine

Rear- or all-wheel drive

Automatic transmission only

Four trim lines

Exterior FeaturesThe 2013 BMW X1 is a new subcompact crossover SUV, and is the least expensive BMW sold in the United States. It is offered in X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i model series, with a choice between standard, xLine, Sport, and M Sport trim lines.

Individual options for the X1 are primarily grouped into packages. The Premium package adds Nevada leather, 8-way power front seats, Comfort Access keyless entry, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, auto-dimming side mirrors, and a universal garage door opener. The Technology package contains a navigation system and BMW Assist telematics service with 4 free years of the Safety Plan. The Driver Assistance package provides a reversing camera and park-assist sensors. The Ultimate package contains all of these features.

Under the HoodThe BMW X1 sDrive28i and xDrive28i are equipped with a turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine generating 240 horsepower between 5,000 and 6,500 rpm, and 260 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,250 rpm and 4,800 rpm. An 8-speed automatic transmission drives the rear or all four wheels, and this engine includes automatic stop/start technology to help conserve fuel.

The BMW X1 xDrive35i offers a turbocharged, 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine generating 300 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,300 rpm and 5,000 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive.

Safety-related options for the X1 include adaptive xenon headlights, auto-dimming headlights, reversing camera, and front and rear park-assist sensors. The X1 also offers BMW Assist telematics with Automatic Collision Notification service, which can speed rescue in the event of an air bag deployment.

As this overview is written, neither the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has performed crash tests on the 2013 BMW X1.